From the epic poems of Homer to the glittering art and architecture of Greece's Golden Age, to the influential Roman systems of law and leadership, the classical Greek world established the foundations of our culture as well as many of its most enduring achievements. Now, in this vivid volume, readers can embrace the spirit of the classical world, from the eighth to the first centuries B.C., a period unparalleled in history for its brilliance in literature, philosophy, and the visual arts. This work also treats the Hellenization of the Middle East by the monarchies established in the area conquered by Alexander the Great. The editors, all celebrated classicists, intersperse chapters on political and social history with sections on literature, philosophy, and the arts, and reinforce the historical framework with maps and historical charts. Moreover, the contributors-thirty of the world's leading scholars-present the latest in modern scholarship through masterpieces of wit, brevity, and style. Together with hundreds of excellent illustrations, these entries provide both a provocative and entertaining window into our classical heritage.

从荷马的史诗到希腊黄金时代的璀璨艺术和建筑，再到具有影响力的罗马法律和领导制度，古典希腊世界为我们的文化奠定了基础，并创造了许多最持久的成就。现在，在这本生动的书中，读者可以拥抱古典世界的精神，从公元前8世纪到1世纪，这是一个在历史上无与伦比的文学、哲学和视觉艺术的辉煌时期。这部作品还论述了在亚历山大大帝所征服的地区建立的君主制对中东的希腊化。编辑们都是知名的古典主义学者，他们将政治和社会历史的章节与文学、哲学和艺术的章节穿插在一起，并通过地图和历史图表加强了历史框架。此外，撰稿人--30位世界领先的学者--通过机智、简洁和风格的杰作介绍了现代学术的最新成果。这些条目与数百幅优秀的插图一起，为了解我们的古典遗产提供了一个具有挑战性和娱乐性的窗口。